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Lake County Gazette

Friday, August 1, 2025

Board honors drama students and Special Olympics athletes

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Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Principal Dr. Mark Skertich (2023) | Collinsville Community Unit School District 10

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Principal Dr. Mark Skertich (2023) | Collinsville Community Unit School District 10

At the regular monthly meeting held on July 21, 2025, the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 (CUSD 10) Board of Education recognized the achievements of drama students from Collinsville High School and members of the Kahok Special Olympics team.

Four students from Collinsville High School participated in the Theatre Excellency Awards at the International Thespian Festival in June. All participants received a superior ranking. Notably, Nathalia Lebron-Suarez was selected for the 2026 All-State production crew. The categories and students are as follows: Mya Parker in solo musical performance, Nathalia Lebron-Suarez and Holiday Johnson in scenic design, and Ailee Murphy in solo acting.

The Kahok Special Olympics team also excelled at the Summer Games. Eli Pollard earned a bronze medal in the tennis ball throw. Maliyah Pfeil secured a gold medal in the softball throw and placed seventh in the 50m run. Bethany McCullar finished sixth in the 50m run, while Brandon McCullar won a gold medal in the softball throw. Kole Hopkins claimed a gold medal in the 50m run, Maddi Blakeburn finished seventh in that event, and Ethan Gafford took home gold for his performance in the tennis ball throw.

Each student was awarded a certificate of recognition signed by Board President Gary Peccola and Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich.